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The Army Game

1957 – 1961Show5 seasons154 episodes

Comedy
72
GoodGoodWatch score
IMDb7.4
72
GoodGoodWatch score
IMDb7.4

Summary

Follows the exploits of Hut 29, a dysfunctional group of soldiers and their National Service conscription into the British Army during the post war years.

Good for

  • Family movie night
  • Friends night
  • Party vibe

Where to watch

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Not streaming in United States. Where it is:

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Not for scares, brutality or tears.

Shows with

The Army Game episodes

5 seasons · 154 episodes

  1. S2 E2 W.R.A.A.C.S., 6.5
  1. S4 E1 Snudge and Jimmy O'Goblin, 6.8
  2. S4 E2 The Take-Over Bid, 6.6
  3. S4 E11 Tiger Bisley, 8.2

Cast

15 of 15 · most episodes first

Facts

June 19, 1957 · June 20, 1961 · Ended

First aired
June 19, 1957
Last aired
June 20, 1961
Status
Ended
Length
5 seasons · 154 episodes
Genres
Comedy
Original language
English
Made in
United Kingdom
Available in
1 country

Tropes

Fowl-Mouthed Parrot, Dead Pet Sketch, Conscription +9

Q&A

7 questions, like "Where can I stream The Army Game?"

Questions about The Army Game

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream The Army Game?

It streams in 1 other country, but not in the United States.

Is The Army Game worth watching?

72
GoodGoodWatch score

Mostly, it's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 72 (IMDb 7.4).

Is The Army Game okay for kids?

Yes: the viewing guide lists it for kids.

How long does it take to watch The Army Game?

77 h

About 77 hours: 154 episodes in 5 seasons of about 30 minutes each, aired from 1957 to 1961.

Will The Army Game make me laugh?

Funny

Yes: the humor is mostly situational comedy (9 of 10) and slapstick (7 of 10).

Can I half-watch The Army Game?

Easy watchDemanding

Yes: it's easy to follow, with complexity at only 3 of 10, and the viewing guide calls it good for background watching.

What tropes does The Army Game use?

Fowl-Mouthed ParrotDead Pet SketchConscriptionCatchphraseCasting GagDrill Sergeant NastyHigh-Class GlassThe MovieTrash of the TitansFriend in the Black MarketRecruiters Always LieFinal Season Castingand 14 more

TV Tropes lists 26 tropes for it, including Fowl-Mouthed Parrot, Dead Pet Sketch, and Conscription.